Taking the plunge in 1965
The Forest Park Swimming Pool announced the opening of the 1965 season on Saturday, June 12, 1965. Season passes, in the form of small aluminum tokens, were sewn with nylon thread to the swimsuit. Women’s suits had passes sewn on the shoulder strap and men’s suits were on the inside pocket or on the waist band.
The season passes for the summer of 1965 cost $8 for individual adults and $5 for children (18 and under). Family passes were available for $14 for a husband and wife and an additional $1.50 for each child.
Non-pass holders could enter under the general admission rate of $1.25 for weekdays; $1.50 Saturday, Sunday and Holidays; and children were $.50 every day, children under 5 free with an adult.
The pool was open daily from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a designated Family Night every Wednesday limited to Family Pass holders only.
Splash parties were available from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. for $75 and were booked by calling or writing to the office.
American Red Cross instructors gave a 12-lesson swim course for children 6 and older for $4, paid in advance.
Jill Wagner